Visual Arts
First national museum insurance opens for business
After six years of work, Museums Australia has developed an insurance scheme for museums, galleries and independent curators.
Understanding creative collaboration
From theatre to multimedia, collaboration is at the core of the creative process. The AFTRS journal Lumina is tackling the…
Unpublished Manuscript shortlist announced
Minister for the Arts Heidi Victoria has announced the three manuscripts in the running for the $15,000 Premier’s Award.
Tasmanian makers fight for workshop
A month after their workshop was sold from under them, Tasmanian makers have entered survival negotiations.
Do we export enough Australian art?
We ship our food and our resources off all around the world, but when it comes to art are we…
Art industry appointments
There are new CEOs and festival directors, as well as curatorial and gallery appointments this week.
This week's award winners
The people have had their say, architects have been honoured, shortlists were revealed, and comedians commended.
Cashed-up avatars pay out in real life
Artists are making real life money from participating in the digital world of Second Life.
Fourteen unseen Dali artworks set to fetch £1 million
Unseen Dali works discovered by Bonhams' Impressionist and Modern Art are set to reach £1 million next month.
New CEO of the Australia Council announced
Arts Minister Tony Burke has announced Tony Grybowski as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council.